Painter (Fork Lift Operator)

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Major duties

• Spray paints gun tubes, miscellaneous hardware, and equipment where appearance as well as surface protection is important. Prepares surfaces using solvent washes, masks off areas, mixes paints to proper viscosity using viscosity testers.
• Performs a wide variety of standard and specialized preservation and packaging tasks in processing a variety of heavy mechanical weapons including guns and gun tubes, howitzers, mortars and associated components and fixtures.
• Operates forklifts to move, load and unload gun tubes and other weapon components weighing under 10,000 pounds; occasionally will move items weighing 11,000 to 12,000 pounds. Operates floor controlled electric bridge cranes.
• Sets up and operates cut-off saws, table saws, band saws, drill press and jointer to cut component parts of boxes and crates. Boxes vary in size and shape and are seldom made in large quantities.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Painter (Fork Lift Operator) ~ without more than normal supervision. (1)Prepare a variety of surfaces for painting/coating, (2) Mix and adjust coating materials as necessary; (3) Protect areas that are not to be coated; (4) Apply paint and other coating materials through a variety of techniques; (5) Provide a smooth, even finish with all primers and topcoats. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

PHYSICAL EFFORT Work involves prolonged standing on hard surfaces, with frequent walking, stooping, bending, reaching and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries parts, equipment, and packing containers that weigh up to 40 pounds. Mechanical lifting devices/other employees are available to assist with lifts of 45 pounds and over.

WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed inside and outside in areas that may be hot, cold, damp, drafty, or poorly lighted. There is frequent exposure to dirt, dust, grease and the danger of cuts, scrapes and bruises. Fumes may produce nausea or be toxic. Cleaning fluids may be inflammable. Solvents may cause skin irritation or burns. May be required to wear protective equipment and clothing; hand creams, gloves, masks, goggles and rubber boots may be necessary for protection.